Directions:For the flower panel, cut white cardstock 2 1/2" x 3"Stamp flower and color with Copic markersStamp a second flower and cut it apart, using pop dots to adhere the flower and leaf on the main imageLightly shadow around the flower with a yellow markerScore 1/4" around the edge of the imageMat with red cardstockCut black cardstock into an 8" squareUsing Scor-Pal, scor the cardstock at 4"Turning the cardstock on an angle, score diagonally through 2 sectionsTurning the cardstock again, score through 1 sectionOn this section, make two score marks across the 2 sides, each 1/4" apartCut white cardstock into 3 3/4" squaresPlace one on the baseCut the other two in halfInk edges with Walnut InkCut pattern paper into 3 1/2" squaresPlace one on the baseCut the other two in halfInk edges with Walnut InkAdhere Stamp Happy Anniversary on a 3" square of cardstockAdd 3 flowers with bradsAdhereAdd flower image to the top of the fold, adding rhinestones in the cornerCut base of card from white cardstock 4 1/2" squareScore 1/8" around all edgesInk with Walnut InkCut 18" of ribbon and center on card baseAdhere cardWrap ribbon around card to seal

1/29/11

I love altering and lately I've been playing around with canvases. I love the look of creating a layout on canvas - there are so many options and so much that can be done with canvas. Working with Tattered Angels Glimmer Screens, Adirondack Color Washes and assorted punches, I absolutely love how this canvas turned out.

Lay Glimmer Screens on canvas and spray assorted colors lightly over screens Allow to dry for a few moments, then move screens and spray again, if desiredLightly spray Color Washes on 2 flowersBlot excess ink if necessaryCut a 7” circle from cream cardstockPunch around the edges with Kreaxions punch #922Lay on canvas behind photoAdd a paint strip to the right side of the canvas under the photo with wet glueCut Friendship Recipe to fit and distress edgesLightly ink with Walnut InkMat with brown cardstockAdhere to left side of canvas, slightly under photo with wet glueTurn canvas over and add pressure to help the wet glue setPunch an 8” strip of cream cardstock with Martha Stewart Doily border punchAdd atop the paint strip with brads through canvas Adhere photo Punch a strip of cream cardstock with Kreaxions punch #903 Use the negative piece, lightly inking all edgesAdd to coordinating strip of cardstock and adhere just under photoDie cut Friends at 1 ¾” from A Child’s Life cartridge (font, shift + toys1) with coordinating cardstockDie cut label at 2 ½” from A Child’s Life cartridge (label + toys1) with brown cardstockAdd Friends to label and adhere to canvasAdd brad over the “i” through the canvasDie cut butterflies from cream cardstock and emboss with Cuttlebug embossing folderLightly ink with Walnut ink OR Color Washes and add with pop dotsAdd flowers to canvas with brad just above doilyCut Friendship Recipe header from cream cardstock and distress edgesLightly ink and mat with brown cardstock Adhere to recipe with pop dotsAdd brads around photoRub Walnut Ink along edges of canvas

OPTION:I found there was not enough color in the upper left corner, so I placed a screen on the canvas and lightly inked a portion with Walnut Ink

1/27/11

It has been crazy around here - we have seen more snow than we've seen in decades and it's still coming. But in some respects, that is ok, because it allows me more time to create!!!!

I've been working with MSB stamps and came across some fabric paper I'd forgotten about. This paper was perfect for the Neighborhoods stamp set so I went off to create a card. Of course, my Nestabilities always come in handy when creating, so I used the circle, scalloped circle, square, and label.

After cutting my square, I embossed it with the Script Cuttlebug embossing folder and lightly inked it. The AI image was colored with copic markers

The Welcome sentiment is from MyStampBox and the Home sentiment is from Outlines. I used just the word "Home" on the front of the card.

1/22/11

Here's another mini album I made. I love making these albums and am having fun with my Kreaxions punches. This time, I used the wonderful Circle Cutter to create all the pages in my album. It's so quick and easy to make circular pages with the Circle Cutter and they come out perfect every time. Check out the blog for some more inspiration.

1/17/11

I found some awesome papers in the store and created Christmas cards. Using an assortment of papers from the store, I was able to create some lovely cards. Don’t be afraid to mix up your papers and use them for a variety of projects. The green Reminisce striped paper, for example, is a sports themed paper. The opposite side is full of sports words. While I purchased this paper with the intention of using it for a sports layout, it was perfect to use for my Christmas cards.

1/16/11

My new design team project at SIWL this month was to work with chunky SNOW letters. With all the snow we've had here these last 2 months, these letters were quite appropriate. I can't tell you how much fun I had creating with these letters. Check out the Deb's shop to see all the fun creations she has there.

This is the completed word:

And the individual letters:The papers are DCWV. The snowflake paper is embossed. I stamped assorted snowflakes from MyStampBOX on this paper. Then I stamped a snowman and cut him out and placed him on the letter "S".

I used Basic Grey rub-ons on each letter. In the center of some of the snowflakes, I placed little glass gems.I love the snowflake instead of the usual "O". I put the year on the lower edges so I'll remember this snowfall.I used Spellbinders Nestabilities to cut the circles around the rub-on snowflakes. Then used my Cricut Expression and the new Winter Lace cartridge to cut the snowflakes that I placed behind the rub-on snowflakes.

1/11/11

I just got my new Kreaxion punches. After taking those babies out of the box, I fell in love with this one, #913. I punched it along the bottom edge of my card without the inserts to create a new look. It provides s a very pretty punched edge and it is so quick to create just the perfect card for a friend.

1/10/11

There are lots of fun projects on MyStampBOX blog today showcasing the use of numbers or letters. I chose to work with the Colour Me Alphabet to create the background for my card. Once stamped, I embosssed it with the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder. I lightly inked the edges with Walnut Ink, then added chipboard elements in the lower corner.

1/8/11

One of the great things about Kreaxion punches is that you can do anything you want with them, from creating cards to layouts to altered items. On the front cover of this mini album, I used punch # 915 with the "C" insert to create the corners. Then I added a rhinestone to the punched corner for a little bling. Check out the blog for some more inspiration.

1/7/11

I am so thrilled - I made the Round One finalist list for the new Spellbinders Design Team. I can't believe I was selected to continue to the next round with all the amazing talented people in this group. This is the list of finalists . I am just so excited!!!

1/6/11

Another Justrite Stamp set - Thinking of You - used in conjunction with my Spellbinders dies - a perfect match made in heaven. I stamped the sentiment with Memento Bamboo ink onto a soft yellow cardstock, then added some colored pencils and Spica pen for bling.

1/4/11

I created this card I by rummaging through my stash. With Valentine's Day now on the horizon, Punch #911 is the perfect punch for creating cards and layouts. Whether you use it as an accent or a border, as I have, this punch has so many possibilities. I chose to use it without the inserts as I wanted to create a long border for my card. This punch adds just the right effect to my card. Just add some flowers and a sentiment or two from MyStampBox and you are done very quickly with an awesome card.

About Me

Welcome to my blog. I've been married to Gary for 37 years. We have a 22 year old Criminal Justice college grad and 9 year old pup.
I've been creating in some form since I was a child. It started with crochet, sewing, macramé and beading. Turning down a scholarship to the Fashion Institute of Technology, I became a business major managing several major corporations during my career; however, I always kept my crafty endeavors.
I love to teach classes and can be found teaching in my craft room as well as my local stores.